How do I get a day pass or ticket for Ray Roberts Lake?

Day passes for Ray Roberts Lake are sold through the Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica), often called Save-the-Day passes. Use the day pass calendar on this page to see availability, then book on ReserveAmerica or call TPWD at (512) 389-8900.

How can I check Ray Roberts Lake day pass availability?

This page shows Ray Roberts Lake day pass availability for the next two weeks, including how many vehicle day passes remain on each date when slots are open. Counts are pulled from the official Texas State Parks system and refresh about every 15 minutes.

Does Ray Roberts Lake require reservations or passes?

Many busy Texas state parks require a day pass or reservation, especially on weekends and holidays. Check the availability grid on this page for Ray Roberts Lake, confirm day use fees and office hours, and verify details on the official TPWD park website before you travel.

Ray Roberts Lake State Park day passes, tickets, maps & trails

Check day pass and ticket availability for Ray Roberts Lake (Save-the-Day vehicle passes from Texas State Parks), plus official TPWD park and trails maps for this Texas state park. See how many passes are left each day, day use fees, and office hours — then book on ReserveAmerica. Browse all Texas state parks.

Type:: State Park
Region:: North Texas
Coordinates:: 33.3657, -97.0122

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sunset at Ray Roberts

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Ray Roberts Lake day pass & ticket availability (next 2 weeks)

Vehicle day-pass counts for Ray Roberts Lake from Texas State Parks (ReserveAmerica). Refreshes about every 15 minutes — confirm before you visit.

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Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle Du Bois

Day use fee: $7 per day, per person, per day 13 & older.
Office hours: Gate open from 8am to 10pm. If you will be a late arrival, you must call the park prior to 5pm on arrival date for late arrival instructions.
Office phone: 940-686-2148

Sa · Weekend

Aug 29

564

leftpasses left

Su · Weekend

Aug 30

696

leftpasses left

Aug 31

696

leftpasses left

Sep 1

696

leftpasses left

Sep 2

696

leftpasses left

Sep 3

695

leftpasses left

Fr · Weekend

Sep 4

683

leftpasses left

Sa · Weekend

Sep 5

684

leftpasses left

Su · Weekend

Sep 6

693

leftpasses left

Sep 7

697

leftpasses left

Sep 8

697

leftpasses left

Sep 9

697

leftpasses left

Sep 10

699

leftpasses left

Fr · Weekend

Sep 11

695

leftpasses left

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Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch

Day use fee: $7 per day, per person, per day 13 & older.
Office hours: Gate is open from 6am to 10pm. If you will be a late arrival, you must call the park prior to 4:30pm on arrival date for late arrival instructions.
Office phone: 940-637-2294

Sa · Weekend

Aug 29

609

leftpasses left

Su · Weekend

Aug 30

650

leftpasses left

Aug 31

650

leftpasses left

Sep 1

650

leftpasses left

Sep 2

650

leftpasses left

Sep 3

650

leftpasses left

Fr · Weekend

Sep 4

648

leftpasses left

Sa · Weekend

Sep 5

648

leftpasses left

Su · Weekend

Sep 6

649

leftpasses left

Sep 7

650

leftpasses left

Sep 8

650

leftpasses left

Sep 9

650

leftpasses left

Sep 10

650

leftpasses left

Fr · Weekend

Sep 11

650

leftpasses left

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026, 3:33 PM.

Counts are vehicle day-pass slots from Texas State Parks (ReserveAmerica) and change frequently. Confirm on the official booking site before you travel.

Day pass & ticket availability

Trails at Ray Roberts Lake

Ray Roberts Lake has about 59.6 mi of TPWD-mapped trails across 32 named routes, used for biking, hiking, and horseback riding. Order matches the live map trail list — typical visitor favorites first. Trail colors match the map. Distances come from official Texas Parks and Wildlife trail geometry. Conditions and closures can change, so confirm on the park page before you go.

Mapped miles:

59.6 mi

Named trails:

Uses:

Biking, hiking, and horseback riding

Lost Pines Trail0.6 mi · Hiking

Lost Pines Trail is a 0.6-mile hiking trail at Ray Roberts Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Randy Bell Scenic Trail2.7 mi · Hiking/Biking

Randy Bell Scenic Trail is a 2.7-mile trail for hiking and biking at Ray Roberts Lake. The name points to a scenic overlook or viewpoint.

DORBA Trail Loop B0.5 mi · Biking

DORBA Trail Loop B is a 0.5-mile biking loop at Ray Roberts Lake. It is part of a DORBA mountain-bike network in the park. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

DORBA Trail Loop E2.3 mi · Biking

DORBA Trail Loop E is a 2.3-mile biking loop at Ray Roberts Lake. It is part of a DORBA mountain-bike network in the park. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

Scenic Overlook Trail0.5 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Scenic Overlook Trail is a 0.5-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Ray Roberts Lake. The name points to a scenic overlook or viewpoint.

Wagon Wheel Crossing Trail3.3 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Wagon Wheel Crossing Trail is a 3.3-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Ray Roberts Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line. Give yourself a longer visit if you want to cover the full mapped length.

DORBA Trail Loop C3.5 mi · Biking

DORBA Trail Loop C is a 3.5-mile biking loop at Ray Roberts Lake. It is part of a DORBA mountain-bike network in the park. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit. Give yourself a longer visit if you want to cover the full mapped length.

DORBA Trail Loop D2.6 mi · Biking

DORBA Trail Loop D is a 2.6-mile biking loop at Ray Roberts Lake. It is part of a DORBA mountain-bike network in the park. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

Pond Trail0.5 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Pond Trail is a 0.5-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Ray Roberts Lake. It stays near a lake or pond.

Elm Cut Trail0.9 mi · Hiking/Biking

Elm Cut Trail is a 0.9-mile trail for hiking and biking at Ray Roberts Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

DORBA Trail Blue Loop1.1 mi · Biking

DORBA Trail Blue Loop is a 1.1-mile biking loop at Ray Roberts Lake. It is part of a DORBA mountain-bike network in the park. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

DORBA Trail Green Loop1.8 mi · Biking

DORBA Trail Green Loop is a 1.8-mile biking loop at Ray Roberts Lake. It is part of a DORBA mountain-bike network in the park. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

DORBA Trail Orange Loop1.2 mi · Biking

DORBA Trail Orange Loop is a 1.2-mile biking loop at Ray Roberts Lake. It is part of a DORBA mountain-bike network in the park. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

DORBA Trail Yellow Loop1.2 mi · Biking

DORBA Trail Yellow Loop is a 1.2-mile biking loop at Ray Roberts Lake. It is part of a DORBA mountain-bike network in the park. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

Eagle ActivityTrail0.2 mi · Hiking

Eagle ActivityTrail is a 0.2-mile hiking trail at Ray Roberts Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Bluebird Trail4.0 mi · Hiking/Biking

Bluebird Trail is a 4.0-mile trail for hiking and biking at Ray Roberts Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line. Give yourself a longer visit if you want to cover the full mapped length.

Cottonwood Crossing Trail2.5 mi · Hiking/Biking

Cottonwood Crossing Trail is a 2.5-mile trail for hiking and biking at Ray Roberts Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Coyote Run Trail1.9 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Coyote Run Trail is a 1.9-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Ray Roberts Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

DORBA Trail Loop A0.2 mi · Biking

DORBA Trail Loop A is a 0.2-mile biking loop at Ray Roberts Lake. It is part of a DORBA mountain-bike network in the park. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

DORBA Trail Red Loop2.8 mi · Biking

DORBA Trail Red Loop is a 2.8-mile biking loop at Ray Roberts Lake. It is part of a DORBA mountain-bike network in the park. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

Kid Fish Pond Trail0.6 mi · Hiking/Biking

Kid Fish Pond Trail is a 0.6-mile trail for hiking and biking at Ray Roberts Lake. It leads toward fishing access. It stays near a lake or pond.

Pecan Grove Loop Trail2.6 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Pecan Grove Loop Trail is a 2.6-mile hiking, biking, and horseback riding loop at Ray Roberts Lake. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

Sidewalk Path1.2 mi · Hiking/Biking

Sidewalk Path is a 1.2-mile hiking and biking path at Ray Roberts Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Swallowtail Trail1.4 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Swallowtail Trail is a 1.4-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Ray Roberts Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Rocky Spur Trail3.4 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Rocky Spur Trail is a 3.4-mile hiking, biking, and horseback riding spur at Ray Roberts Lake. It branches off a longer route. Give yourself a longer visit if you want to cover the full mapped length.

DORBA Trail Pink Loop0.3 mi · Biking

DORBA Trail Pink Loop is a 0.3-mile biking loop at Ray Roberts Lake. It is part of a DORBA mountain-bike network in the park. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

Cross Timbers Trail2.9 mi · Hiking/Biking

Cross Timbers Trail is a 2.9-mile trail for hiking and biking at Ray Roberts Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Dogwood Canyon Trail2.8 mi · Hiking/Biking

Dogwood Canyon Trail is a 2.8-mile trail for hiking and biking at Ray Roberts Lake. It follows canyon terrain.

Red Bud Run Trail5.1 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Red Bud Run Trail is a 5.1-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Ray Roberts Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line. Give yourself a longer visit if you want to cover the full mapped length.

Horse Blaze Trail4.9 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Horse Blaze Trail is a 4.9-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Ray Roberts Lake. It is part of the park’s horseback network. Give yourself a longer visit if you want to cover the full mapped length.

Trail to Parking Lot< 0.1 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Trail to Parking Lot is a short trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Ray Roberts Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Connector Trail< 0.1 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Connector Trail is a short hiking, biking, and horseback riding connector at Ray Roberts Lake. Use it to link other named trails.

Ray Roberts Lake State Park day passes, tickets, maps & trails

Ray Roberts Lake day pass & ticket availability (next 2 weeks)

Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle Du Bois

Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch

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Trails at Ray Roberts Lake

Ray Roberts Lake — frequently asked questions

How do I get a day pass or ticket for Ray Roberts Lake?

How can I check Ray Roberts Lake day pass availability?

Does Ray Roberts Lake require reservations or passes?

Texas state parks near Ray Roberts Lake

Ray Roberts Lake day pass & ticket availability (next 2 weeks)

Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle Du Bois

Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch